 3rd Call ENDEAVOUR Scholarships Scheme
 The Scheme consists of 2 distinct categories:- Group A which is part financed project by the
European Union, European Union Social Fund.
Group A is an ESF project [ESF.03.015]
- Group B which is locally funded
 The Scheme is Administered by the Scholarships
Unit. (Clause 7.1)
 Selection: to be carried out by Separate Boards.
• 3rd Call was launched on Friday, 28th April 2017.
• Now we have a revised set of the Scheme’s Regulations which
are accessable through our website: www.myscholarship.gov.mt
• An online application is also available and accessable through
the same website mentioned above.
• Applicants are advised to prepare before hand the mandatory
documents needed to be attached with the application.
• Prospective applicants are advised to first go through the
regulations and then move on to the application.
• Please make sure that you will be receiving an automatic
acknowledgement after submission of application.
• The New Applications’ deadline is Monday, 3rd July 2017 noon.
(Clause 8.4)
• Late and incomplete applications will not be accepted. (Clause 8.5)
• Applicants can only submit one application.
• Applicants cannot apply under both Groups. (Clause
4.1.17)
• Applicants need to make themselves available for
interview. (Clause 9.2)
• Interviews will be carried out between end July
and September depending on the number of
applicants. (Clause 9.2)
• Skype facility is restricted. (Clause 9.3)
• Applicants may choose to read for programmes of studies at MQF
Level 7 (not necessarily a Masters Degree) or programmes of
studies at MQF Level 8 (not necessarily a PhD Degree). (Clause 4.1.2)
• Scholarships are tenable either in Malta or abroad. (Clause 5.1)
• You may apply with any Educational Institution as long as the
institutions mentioned on your application are recognised and the
programmes chosen are accredited. (Clause 5.1)
• Applicants are recommended to mention more than just one
institution. You may mention up to 5 recognised educational
institution and accredited programmes. No changes in the list of
institution after the closing date for application (Clause 6.1)
• Applicants are obliged to provide an evaluation statement for past
qualifications attained from MQF Level 5 or higher (Excluding
MCAST and UoM) from NCFHE / MQRIC. (Clause 5.2)
• Applicants are also obliged to provide an evaluation statement for
the prospective programme that they are intending to read for
under this scheme. (Clause 5.2)
• Applicants that are already in possession of a Masters Degree
may also apply to read for another Masters BUT they are not
allowed to read for programmes below Masters degree; such
as Post Graduate Diploma. (Clause 4.1.3)
• Applicants who are already in possession of a Level 8 Doctoral
Degree / Professional Doctorate or comparable qualification
to Level 8 are not eligible to apply under this scheme. (Clause
4.1.4)
• Applicants that by closing date of application are still
undergoing another programme of study may still apply,
provided that such programme is to be concluded and results
published by December 2017, before entering into agreement
if awarded an ENDEAVOUR Scholarship. (Clause 4.1.6)
 There is a common set of Priorioty Areas
applicable for both Group A and Group B
 The Priority Areas are part of the regulations
and hence indicated in Schedule 1 of the
Scheme’s Regulations (Section 19.)
 Applicants are required to indicate the priority
area related with their respective chosen
programme of studies
Group A
Following an extension of the Project from 2020 up to
2023 we can once again offer MQF Level 8 Scholarships
Level
Start Date
Modality
Max. Duration
MQF Level 7
Between
28th April 2017
and
31st December
2017
Full-Time
Up to 3 Years
Part-Time
Distance Learning
Up to 4 Years
Up to 4 Years
(Clause 11.3.1)
Between
28th April 2017
and
31st December
2017
Full-Time Only
Up to 4 Years
MQF Level 8
(Clause 11.3.2)
Group B
Level
Start Date
Modality
Max.
Duration
MQF Level 7
From 28th April
2017 onwards
Full-Time
Of more than 3
years but not
exceeding 4
Years.
Up to 5 Years
Part-Time
Distance
Learning
MQF Level 7
Before
Full-Time
2017 and
between
Part-Time
January 2017 &
27th April 2017 Distance
Learning
Publication of
Results
Up to 5 Years
(Clause 12.4.1
Bullet point 1)
Up to 4 Years
2018 or after
Up to 5 Years
2018 or after
Up to 5 Years
2018 or after
(Clause s 12.3
& 12.4.1
Group B
Level
Start Date
Modality
Max.
Duration
MQF Level 8
Throughout
2017
Full-Time
Up to 5 Years
Part-Time
Up to 7 Years
Distance
Learning
Up to 7 Years
(Clause 12.4.2
Bullet point 1)
Full-Time
Up to 5 Years
2018 or after
Part-Time
Up to 7 Years
2018 or after
Distance
Learning
Up to 7 Years
2018 or after
(Clauses 4.1.7
& 12.3)
MQF Level 8
Started before
2017
Publications of
Results
Value of Awards MQF Level 7
For Both Group A & B
Level
Modality
Maximum Amount
MQF Level 7
Full-Time
Tuition Fees + Bench Fee + Maintenance Grant =
Euro 8,000 per annum.
If Maintenance Grants is awarded, this cannot exceed
Euro 2, 500 per annum.
(Clause 12.5.1 Bullet point 2)
MQF Level 7
Part-Time
Tuition Fees + Bench Fees =
Euro 8,000 for the whole duration of course.
and/or
(Clause 12.4.1 Bullet point 1)
Distance
Learning
Value of Awards MQF Level 8
For Both Group A & B
Level
Modality
Maximum Amount
MQF Level 8
Full-Time
Tuition Fees + Bench Fee + Maintenance Grant =
Euro 10,500 per annum.
If Maintenance Grants is awarded, this cannot exceed
Euro 2, 500 per annum.
(Clause 12.6.1 Bullet point 2)
MQF Level 8
(Group B
ONLY)
Part-Time
Tuition Fees + Bench Fees Only =
Euro 20,000 for the whole duration of course
and/or
Distance
Learning
(Clause 12.6.1 Bullet point 1)
Grant for Full Time Studies
• The Scholarship Grant for full time studies consists of:
a) Tuition Fees
b) Bench Fees (if applicable)
c) Maintenance Grant
* The grant is to be calculated on a pro-rata basis per
annum based on the number of months.
* For definition of per annum see Clause 3.27
* Maintenance Grant if applicable shall be paid
in two instalments during each academic year.
Value of Awards
For Both Group A & B
OTHER ALLOWANCES* (Full-Time Awardees)
• Scholars studying abroad
• Married / in Legal Civil Union
Scholars
• Child Allowance
(first child)
(per additional child)
• Gozo Scholars
*Certain Conditions apply
Euro 2,500 p.a.
Euro 2,330 p.a.
Euro 1,170 p.a.
Euro 700 p.a.
Euro 1,050 p.a.
(Section 13 of the regulations)
Value of Awards
For Both Group A & B
OTHER ALLOWANCES* (Part-Time Awardees)
• Scholars studying abroad (for short duration)
Euro 200 per visit abroad, not exceeding a
max. of Euro 2,400 over 12 months.
*Certain Conditions apply
(Clause 13.1.1 paragraph 2)
Differences
Applying under Group B if:
Applying under Group A if:
a) Course already started
between January 2017 and
the launching of the 3rd Call.
b) Already started the course
prior 2017 but completion
must be in 2018 or after.
c) Level 8 (PhDs /Prof. Doc)
via Part-Time / Distance
Learning .
a)
* Group B is supported out of
Local Funds.
Course started after the
launching of the 3rd Call.
b) Level 8 (PhDs / Prof. Doc.)
are only accepted for full
time studies.
c) To provide a statement that
you intend completing the
course in time as per
regulations.
* Group A part-financed
by the European Union – ESF
Funds.
Important Deadlines
• Applications’ Extended Deadline:
* Monday, 3rd July 2017 at noon (local time)
• Unconditional Letter of Acceptance
• Transcripts / Academic Records / Results
• MQRIC Evaluation Statements
* Wednesday, 13th September 2017 at 4.00p.m. (local
time)
(Clause 8.4)
Unconditional Letter of Acceptance (ULA) Not Offer,
must include the following details:-
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Commencement Date of studies
End date of studies
Course title
Modality of study
Number of Credits
Tuition Fees
Bench Fees (if applicable)
(Clause 3.33)
Mandatory Documents to be
submitted with the online application
• A copy of Curriculum Vitae with photo (Clause 8.1)
• Copy of the 3 Appendices: i.e.
- Appendix I
- Appendix II
- Appendix III (Clauses 8.1 & 8.2)
Copy of statement (in case of Group A applicants)
(Clause 8.1)
Research Chosen
• Please choose research which is
feasible and that could be
sustainable . Not depending on
other features or circumstances
beyond your control.
Full Time-Studies Abroad
• Full-time studies shall mean studying
physically full-time on campus at a recognised
HEI. See clause 3.16 for definition.
• In this respect, awardees registered on full
time programmes abroad cannot request to
work in Malta, including but not limited to:
a) Work full-time
b) Part-time work
c) Internships
d) Placements
(Clause 14.6)
Public Service Employees
• Applications for full-time studies submitted by
employees of the Public Service / Public Sector
are required to make a formal written request to
the Permanent Secretary of their respective
Ministry through the Head of the relative
department/Directorate, on pain of ineligibility,
to confirm whether paid or unpaid leave of
absence for the duration of the course has
already been conceded. (Clause 4.1.12)
Contact Details
Website:
www.myscholarship.gov.mt
E-mail:
[email protected]
Contact Numbers – Group A:
25982433 / 25982127 / 25982263 / 25982390
Contact Numbers – Group B:
25982250 / 25982230
THANK YOU